Jacqui McShee's ethereal vocals soared amidst the intricate tapestry of folk-jazz fusion created by Pentangle. As the frontwoman of this iconic band, McShee enchanted audiences with her spellbinding performances, complemented by the virtuosity of fellow members like Bert Jansch and John Renbourn. Their innovative blend of folk, jazz, and blues captivated listeners, earning them critical acclaim and a devoted following. Albums like "Basket of Light" and "Sweet Child" showcase their unparalleled musicianship and timeless appeal. Pentangle's legacy endures as a testament to their pioneering spirit and ability to transcend musical boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of folk-rock.

For fans of: Bert Jansch, Fairport Convention. Sandy Denny

Pickled Dick

With support from:

TRAPPS

Danny Marriott

With Support From:

Will Kelsey & Alyssa Thomas

The Colourblind Monks

With Support From:

Tribal Jury & Van Gosh

The Colourblind Monks

With Support From:

Tribal Jury & Van Gosh

Mancunian synth pop outfit W.H.Lung decided to try something new on their third album Every Inch of Earth Pulsates, in order to capture the energy, spirit and dynamism of their live shows.

Blinked 182 are the Official Tribute Band to the Legendary Pop Punk act “Blink 182”   

Gracing the stages of taste-making festivals Latitude and Connect, and being featured on the soundtrack for Hulu’s hit ‘Normal People’, Cloth are a Glasgow two-piece comprising twins Rachael and Paul Swinton.

Acoustic Show: Ferocious Dog is a British folk-punk band known for their high-energy performances and politically charged lyrics. Formed in 1988, they blend traditional Celtic folk with punk rock, creating a distinctive sound driven by fiddle, guitar, and drums.

Trigger fingers at the ready for an 8-bit trip down memory lane. From multi-players like Pokemon Stadium to 2-players - we’ve got ‘em all! Pull up a beanbag, grab a drink and smash those high scores. 

Join pop-rock quartet STAYAWHILE celebrate the launch of their debut album at The Boileroom. Influenced by the likes of You Me At Six and Deaf Havana this fun loving band have gone from strength to strength since their debut release Glue in 2024, and now look to embark on an exciting new chapter!

The Jungle Brothers

All profits from this event will go to the mental health charity Mind. To purchase a ticket please select one of the three donation amounts above (£10, £15 or £20). If you wish to donate a different amount, you are able to donate on the door on the night. 

General Levy is a pivotal figure in the British jungle, reggae and dancehall scene, known for his vibrant style and dynamic performances. 

Real Farmer

General Levy is a pivotal figure in the British jungle, reggae and dancehall scene, known for his vibrant style and dynamic performances. 

HOLD ON TO YAW HATS.... there's a country party coming to Guildford!

The Woodentops emerged in the mid-1980s as one of the UK’s most dynamic and inventive indie bands, blending frenetic post-punk energy with hypnotic rhythms and melodic warmth. Fronted by Rolo McGinty, their sound fused jittery acoustic strumming, propulsive percussion, and urgent vocals, capturing a raw, almost psychedelic intensity. Their 1986 debut Giant remains a cult classic, packed with infectious, danceable grooves and emotionally charged songwriting. Expanding into electronic textures with Wooden Foot Cops on the Highway (1988), they flirted with house and ambient influences. The Woodentops’ genre-blurring approach helped shape the indie-dance crossover that exploded in the late ’80s.

A British icon of soul and jazz fusion, captivated audiences with her raw talent and emotive voice. Born in 1983, Winehouse rose to fame with her debut album "Frank" in 2003, showcasing her unique blend of jazz, R&B, and pop.

"Big Joe Bone" (A.K.A. Danny Wilson) plays what he calls "Blues-Grass" music.....a mix of Delta Blues, Bluegrass, Oldtime, Gospel and Hillbilly music utilizing his raspy vocals, hard driving harmonica rhythms, sublime bottleneck slide guitar playing (on steel bodied resonator guitars) and lightning finger-picking skills on 5 string banjos...

Fund the Sound is a fundraiser for The Boileroom, hosted by Tamara Hendin.

After impressing us with her performance at our monthly Open Stages night, Tamara landed support slots as a solo singer-songwriter and with, her full band, Disciples of Nan. Her first headline event features a line-up she hand-picked to raise money for her favourite local grassroots venue! 

Jack J Hutchinson is a London based guitarist and singer songwriter. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “Southern-smoked blues-rock with hooks, choruses, the lot”, his most recent album ‘Who Feeds The Wolf?‘ reached #1 in the Amazon Blues Chart and the iTunes Blues Chart Top 5.

Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets.

Tom McGuire & The Brassholes

Jane Weaver is an unshakable figure in the UK’s experimental pop music landscape.

Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark – not just for Cuban music but world music as a whole – having been only one of two non-English speaking albums to be included in Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time list. 

UK-based electronic / guitarists duo, Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, together known as The Showhawk Duo, started out as buskers and have since gone on to play all over the globe. They have appeared on BBC Radio 1 on the Nick Grimshaw’s Breakfast Show, they performed for the LAD Bible and BBC Radio Bristol. They played at the UK's large festivals including the Main Stage at Bestival, Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness, Somersault and more.

EMF are “The Sex Pistols of indie dance crossover”.

Emerging in the early 1990s, East 17 blended pop and hip-hop with a gritty edge that set them apart from other groups of the era. Formed in 1991 in Walthamstow, London, the group achieved significant success with hits like "Stay Another Day," which reached No. 1 in the UK, as well as "House of Love" and "It's Alright." They sold over 20 million records worldwide in 1995, they were nominated for a Brit Award.

A celebration of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & the 50th anniversary of Born To Run. Performed by Bruce Juice

Snapped Ankles are a London-based post-punk band known for their unique fusion of krautrock, psychedelic rock, and electronic influences.

Melbourne’s dream-pop outfit Hachiku will be coming to Guildford as part of their second album The Joys of Being Pure at Heart tour.

As a new group based out of Brighton, they have already created a buzz with their powerhouse live shows. Somewhere between Mazzy Star and Mastodon, Slung flits masterfully between thundering momentum and sinister riffs, to a vulnerability so delicate it catches you entirely off guard.

Join Fliptrix for the launch of his new album ‘Dragonfly’ at Boileroom, Guildford with DJ Jazz T!

Celebrating the music of the Stranglers and the Clash.

Celebrating the music of the Stranglers and the Clash.

Shonen Knife is a pioneering Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka in 1981.

Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra

Oli Brown & The Dead Collective

A Skillz and Krafty Kuts are a dynamic DJ and production duo from the UK known for pioneering breaks, hip-hop, and funk-infused electronic music.

King Creosote, born Kenny Anderson, is a prolific Scottish singer-songwriter and pivotal figure in the indie-folk scene, renowned for his poetic lyrics, unique voice, and heartfelt storytelling.

We're super hyped to have one of the greatest Nirvana tribute acts here at The Boileroom! Nirvana was a defining force in the early '90s, spearheading the grunge movement with a raw, emotive sound that blended punk energy and heavy, distorted guitars.

The Smiths LTD are a tribute act of The Smiths - one of the most influential British rock band’s. Formed in Manchester in 1982, comprised of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), and Mike Joyce (drums).

The world-renowned party purveyors of contemporary world music Molotov Jukebox are a bi-lingual six-piece like no other. One thing you can expect from a Molotov Jukebox gig is a party from start to finish!

Having traversed the globe with their headline performances while racking up hundreds of festival appearances including Glastonbury, Eurosonic and WOMAD, Molotov Jukebox are a band of true universal appeal.

Internationally acclaimed actress Natalia Tena fronts the six-piece band with her infectious and sultry lead vocals, her accordion backed up by Balkan fiddle, powerful Latin trumpet and a pounding rhythm section that gets the crowd moving at every raucous show.

"One thing you can expect from a Molotov Jukebox gig is a party from start to finish, it’s the most fun you can have with your clothes on!"

GIG SOUP MUSIC

"Molotov Jukebox came to Bristol to party, and party they did"

CONAL DOUGAN (THE FIX MAGAZINE)

"Molotov Jukebox brought pure, euphoric pleasure"

GIGSLUTZ.CO.UK

"Molotov Jukebox are like necking every colourful drink in the bar, good ones and bad, and dancing yourself stupid til the sun comes up"

LOUDERTHANWAR.COM

Weetwood Mac is a tribute act for Fleetwood Mac - a British-American rock band formed in 1967. Known for its blend of rock, pop, and blues, founded by Peter Green, the band later included members like Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood, creating its classic lineup.

Foxymop is UK's most authentic tribute to Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers, Pearl Jam.

The Freestylers are a British electronic music duo formed in 1996 by Matt Cantor and Aston Harvey. Known for blending breakbeat, hip-hop, electro, and drum and bass, they gained prominence with their 1998 album We Rock Hard, featuring the hit B-Boy Stance. Their track Push Up became a global club anthem in the early 2000s. They’ve performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella. 

Their music has been featured in films, commercials, and video games. With a career spanning nearly three decades, they remain influential in the breakbeat scene, consistently pushing the boundaries of electronic dance music.

Beardyman, born Darren Foreman in 1982, is a pioneering British musician, beatboxer, and live-looping artist.

Formed in the early 1970s, the group achieved fame with hits like "You to Me Are Everything," which reached No. 1 in the UK in 1976 and became a soul classic. Other hits include "Can't Get By Without You" and "Can You Feel the Force?"—tracks that solidified their place in UK music history. They became the first all-Black British group to top UK charts and were later celebrated with an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the Liverpool Music Awards.

For Fans Of: Candi Staton, Womack & Womack, Commodores 

Link N Park - 25th Anniversary of Hybird Theory.

The original tribute to British ‘Godfathers of Goth’; The Cure. The Cureheads have been together since 1990 and celebrated 30 years together in 2020. They have recreated the look, sound and atmosphere of shows by The Cure and have taken their show around the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Eastern Europe, South America, Japan and The USA.

For this show THE CUREHEADS will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic WISH album which was released in 1992 playing a selection of tracks from this album as well as a massive fan pleasing mixture of the bands material from all eras from the big original hits as well as classic album tracks and b-sides.

PLUS Siouxie & The Budgiees – From the Happy house to the Hong Kong Garden Takeaway the Budgiees aim to please any fans of the Gothic Punk Queen and her Banshees. The UK based band strive to recreate the sounds, shapes and fashion-influencing style of, perhaps one of the most important influencers of the British Avant Garde scene. The Budgiees are named after The Banshees drummer “Budgie”. They play originals and covers made famous by The Banshees and occasionally are joined onstage by The Cureheads frontman to celebrate the time that Cure frontman Robert Smith was on guitar duty for Siouxsie & The Banshees.

Experience the electrifying energy of LARGE 90s, a dynamic 7-piece live band igniting stages with the ultimate catalogue of 90s dance hits! Get ready to rave like never before as we transport you to the heyday of 90s music with a fresh, exhilarating twist.

The Sugarhill Gang is a pioneering hip-hop group formed in Englewood, New Jersey, in 1979, widely credited for bringing rap music to mainstream audiences. Their ground-breaking single, “Rapper’s Delight” (1979), is considered the first rap hit, reaching No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling millions of copies globally. This track introduced hip-hop culture to the world and is preserved in the National Recording Registry. Members Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank, and Master Gee became synonymous with early hip-hop. The group’s legacy includes a Grammy Hall of Fame induction and influence that paved the way for the global rap phenomenon.

The Stone Roses, a pioneering British band from Manchester, defined the "Madchester" scene of the late 1980s and early '90s with their fusion of alternative rock, psychedelia, and danceable grooves. Known for jangly guitars, Ian Brown's moody vocals, and John Squire's intricate riffs, they crafted anthemic songs like I Wanna Be Adored and Fool’s Gold that captured the spirit of a generation. Their self-titled debut album is hailed as one of the greatest British albums, influencing countless Britpop and indie bands. Their mystique, fuelled by limited releases and defiant independence, cemented their legacy as one of rock’s most iconic cult bands.  

For fans of: The Stone Roses.

A Celebration of The Beastie Boys & Cypress Hill

STIPE - A celebration of REM

Hue & Cry are a Scottish pop duo formed in 1983 by brothers Pat and Greg Kane. Known for their soulful vocals, jazz-influenced pop, and politically aware lyrics, they rose to fame in the late 1980s with hits like "Labour of Love" and "Looking for Linda." Their sound combines elements of blue-eyed soul, jazz, and synth-pop, distinguished by Pat's emotive vocal style and Greg's skilful arrangements. The duo's socially conscious themes and sophisticated compositions gained them a loyal following. They’ve continued to release music and tour over the decades, evolving their sound while staying true to their soulful roots.        

For fans of: Deacon Blue. Curiosity Killed The Cat. Scritti Politti

The rumours are true.. we will be celebrating Oasis in 2025.

A CELEBRATION OF OASIS & THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF (WHATS THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?

The second album (and probably one of the most important and best selling albums of all time) was released on Friday 2nd October 1995. 

So almost to the day, we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of this iconic band and album!

Performed by Oaysis

DJ Jaguar Skills is a British DJ and producer renowned for his eclectic, high-energy mashups and technically flawless mixing. Known as the "Ninja DJ" for his mysterious persona—he often performs wearing a ninja mask—Jaguar Skills blends genres such as hip-hop, drum and bass, house, and funk into rapid-fire, genre-defying sets. His big break came from producing a series of mixes for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra, earning him widespread recognition. With a career spanning live performances at major festivals like Glastonbury and collaborations with brands like Ministry of Sound, Jaguar Skills is celebrated for his unparalleled versatility and innovation in the DJ world.

A celebration of The Smashing Pumpkins & the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness.

The Smashing Pumpkins, an emblematic alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988, meld genres from shoegaze to heavy metal. Led by the enigmatic Billy Corgan, their sound is marked by intricate guitar layers and melancholic lyrics. Their magnum opus, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), is a sprawling double album that defined 90s rock. Its ambitious scope, combining baroque ballads and ferocious anthems, captures the zeitgeist of a generation grappling with disillusionment. The album’s critical acclaim and commercial success cemented The Smashing Pumpkins’ status as one of the most influential bands of their era.

A celebration of The Smashing Pumpkins & the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness.

The Smashing Pumpkins, an emblematic alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988, meld genres from shoegaze to heavy metal. Led by the enigmatic Billy Corgan, their sound is marked by intricate guitar layers and melancholic lyrics. Their magnum opus, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), is a sprawling double album that defined 90s rock. Its ambitious scope, combining baroque ballads and ferocious anthems, captures the zeitgeist of a generation grappling with disillusionment. The album’s critical acclaim and commercial success cemented The Smashing Pumpkins’ status as one of the most influential bands of their era.

Tap into a rare groove as the UK dance scene pioneer and Notting Hill Carnival legend come to the venue this Christmas and plays tracks that shaped UK music. One of the most respected DJs in the world today, Jay is a hallowed name in the UK dance music scene. As the co-founder of dance music station KISS FM and the iconic Good Times sound system, and the driving force behind the rare groove scene of the 1990s, Jay’s four-decade career has seen him continuously pushing the boundaries of the UK’s club culture.

After years of spinning the wheels of the Good Times Fun Bus at Notting Hill Carnival, his signature sounds are transported to the decks of the Royal Festival Hall for a legendary Good Times party. Spinning tunes that span multiple genres and cultures, with exciting new sounds alongside the iconic beats that made these artists legends, this electrifying event is a chance to see a lineup of UK musical icons on one stage, and promises serious Good Times all round.

Lets get ready to rock and celebrate Mötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe, formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, is an iconic heavy metal band known for their hedonistic lifestyle, theatrical live performances, and wild antics. The band consists of Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Mick Mars (guitar), and Tommy Lee (drums). Their debut album, "Too Fast for Love" (1981), and "Shout at the Devil" (1983) propelled them to fame. Key moments include the 1989 release of "Dr. Feelgood," their most commercially successful album, and the tumultuous periods of addiction and legal troubles. Their 2019 biographical film, "The Dirt," and numerous farewell and reunion tours cemented their legendary status.

FFO Gun N Roses, Aerosmith, Skid Row, The Darkness